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Check Bluetooth Capability Easily with These 3 Simple Steps
Check Bluetooth capability from Device Manager or Settings app
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Updated onJuly 22, 2024
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Bluetooth can be quite useful, but before you can use it, you need to check Bluetooth capability. IfBluetooth file transfer is not working, it’s possible that you’re having some issues with it, so you need to check it with these steps.
How can I add Bluetooth capability to my PC?
If you want to have Bluetooth on your PC, there are two methods you can use:
How can I check the Bluetooth capability on my device?
1. Use Device Manager
The easiest way to check forBluetoothsupport is to use Device Manager. This built-in app allows you to view and configure all the devices and their drivers on your PC.
- First, press theWin key + Xat the same time on your keyboard to open theWinXmenu.
2.SelectDevice Manageron that menu to open the window shown in the shot directly below.
- What you need to look for on that window is a Bluetooth Radios category. That should be listed somewhere nearer the top of the window.
4.If you can’t find Bluetooth Radios, clickNetwork adapterson theDevice Managerwindow. Bluetooth Radios might be listed there instead.
- If you locate that section, it means that you have Bluetooth capability on your device.
2. Look for Bluetooth connection in Network connections
3. Check the Settings app
Those who don’t have Bluetooth can still add it to their desktop or laptop with a Kinivo BTD-400 USB dongle. You can plug that into a USB slot on your desktop or laptop.
How can I check the Bluetooth capability on Windows 11?
Windows 10 and 11 share many similarities, and checking Bluetooth compatibility is almost identical on both operating systems.
This means that you can follow the steps from above and use them on Windows 11 as well.
So that’s how to check Bluetooth capability on Windows. In case you don’t have the necessary drivers, visit our guide on how todownload the Bluetooth driver.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
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